When Trump was elected President in 2016, Wakefield Research found 1 in 10 couples ended relationships over their political differences. For millennials, it was twice that. With the next presidential election upon us, many wonder if marriages with different political views can survive the increased volatility of the times. Susan and Darrell* have been married […]
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What is your teen asking you about the future? Do you have answers? “What am I gonna do about school and soccer, Dad?” my 14-year-old son asked me. I didn’t know. I’d been asking myself the same questions for weeks and didn’t have any answers. It feels like new information comes out every day that […]
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It started with a simple question from my son at the dinner table, “Can I invite a few friends to go to Six Flags Amusement Park with me for my birthday?” Would it end up as a fight in front of the kids? Mom: That should be fun. How many friends are you thinking about? […]
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My Spouse and I Have Different Political Views
When Trump was elected President in 2016, Wakefield Research found 1 in 10 couples ended relationships over their political differences. For millennials, it was twice that. With the next presidential election upon us, many wonder if marriages with different political views can survive the increased volatility of the times. Susan and Darrell* have been married […]
5 Ways To Help Your Teen Through The Unknown
What is your teen asking you about the future? Do you have answers? “What am I gonna do about school and soccer, Dad?” my 14-year-old son asked me. I didn’t know. I’d been asking myself the same questions for weeks and didn’t have any answers. It feels like new information comes out every day that […]
How to Fight in Front of the Kids
It started with a simple question from my son at the dinner table, “Can I invite a few friends to go to Six Flags Amusement Park with me for my birthday?” Would it end up as a fight in front of the kids? Mom: That should be fun. How many friends are you thinking about? […]